Strong Financial Performance and Metrics
Third quarter results beat expectations with above peer performance in return on assets (1.56%), PPNR ROA (2.35%), return on tangible common equity (14.6%), net interest margin (3.80%), and efficiency ratio (49.19%).
Significant Deposit and Tangible Book Value Growth
Core deposit growth at 5% annualized and tangible book value per share growth over 15% annualized, resulting in $42.90 per share.
Revenue Growth and Operating Leverage
Achieved 18% annualized revenue growth coupled with a modest decline in expenses, leading to a positive operating leverage and an efficiency ratio below 50%.
Capital Position and Share Repurchase
Common equity Tier 1 increased to 13.2%, TCE to 11.3%, and $8.5 million of common stock repurchased. A new share repurchase plan of $200 million was approved.
Loan and Asset Quality
Loan growth at 4% annualized driven by a mix of C&I and CRE. Asset quality remained stable with low net charge-offs and NPAs.